OREANDA-NEWS. On September 03, 2008 The Belarusian Government has raised the planned amount of investments to be attracted using all sources of funding up to Br35.85 trillion in 2008. The goal is set by the Council of Ministers’ resolution No 1260 of August 30, 2008, reported the Official website www.government.by.

Almost Br13.4 trillion is supposed to be attracted into the real economy. Out of all industries Belneftekhim has to attract the largest sum — Br3,472.2 billion, the Energy Ministry — Br2,108.1 billion, the Industry Ministry — Br1,772.1 billion, the Transport and Communication Ministry — Br1,653.5 billion, the Agriculture and Food Ministry — Br1,199.3 billion, the Architecture and Construction Ministry — Br1,157.4 billion, the Information Technologies and Communications Ministry — Br602.4 billion.

The previous attracted investment goal set by the Council of Ministers’ resolution No 178 stood at Br34.494 trillion of fixed-capital investments using all financing sources.

BelTA reported earlier, in 2008 Belarus is supposed to attract USD2.7 billion in foreign investments and loans. The list of the most important investment projects to be implemented in 2008 includes 78 projects worth Br2.1 trillion. Investment loans, including foreign credit resources, into the real economy are supposed to total Br5.5 trillion.